If you are looking for a full-time job, landing a temporary position may not seem ideal. However, this type of role offers lots of opportunities. Here’s how working a temp-to-hire position can benefit your career.
Try Out Different Jobs
You may know someone who landed their dream job only to discover it wasn’t so dreamy. Temporary assignments, on the other hand, allow you to test drive various roles and companies. If the position’s a good fit, you can work toward making it permanent. If not, you can move on at the end of your assignment. In either case, you’ll get a better idea of what is truly the best fit for you.
Learn New Skills
Temp-to-hire roles are a fantastic place to gain experience and to build your skillset. You can check out various industries, explore different company cultures, and see new ways of doing things. In addition, you’ll have chances to contribute to teams, tackle stretch assignments and/or take on leadership roles.
Add to Your Resume
What should you do with all your new experiences? That’s right. Add them to your resume. Any project or assignment you complete in a temp-to-hire position has resume-building potential. Use that as leverage when you are searching for a full-time career.
Avoid a Gap in Work History
When an employer sees a gap in work history it’s typically a red flag. Instead of coming up with a professionally-sound reason as to why you didn’t work for a period of time, fill the gap with a temporary position. You’ll avoid questions and raised eyebrows all while proving you are a hard worker.
Grow Your Network
Being out in the workforce gives you the chance to meet new people and make connections. Even if a temp-to-hire position doesn’t become full-time, you still can use your contacts as references. Plus, you never know who might be able to give you a tip about a possible job opening.
Stay Flexible
Sometimes when you’re job hunting, you wait and wait for the right opportunity. Finally, you give up and accept a good enough offer. And then, of course, something better comes along. Now, you need to figure out what to do. Temp-to-hire gives you the best of all worlds. You can earn a paycheck, test out various roles, and grow your career all without the stress of a long-term commitment.
Get Your Foot in the Door
Sometimes hiring is extremely competitive. Working at a company in a temp-to-hire role gives you an edge over the other candidates. Your supervisors and your co-workers know your capabilities. If they like you and your work, it makes sense to hire you rather than take a risk on an untested applicant. This can shorten your interview process and help you stay one step ahead of the competition.
Are You Interesting in Working a Temp-to-Hire Position?
Aventure Staffing and Professional Placement is your path to your next great job. We offer temporary and temp-to-hire placements in addition to full-time jobs and professional careers throughout Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, and South Dakota. Send us your contact information today to get started!
